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Kensdock Report:Quick flounder fishing update

For those flounder fishermen that possess the ability to find keeper flounder the back bay areas are still producing keeper fluke. Wally Bockman caught 5 keeper flounder from the back bay yesterday. Although far from the 39 keepers him and his crew boated last week from the waters of the Delaware Bay, 5 keepers is an excellent catch for July in the back bay.

Eric Reeves caught an 28″ flounder to top off his limit catch. Reeves was also a top finisher in the annual good old boys back bay flounder tournament. I should have a few reports on weakfish as the tide cycles around. All of the fishermen that are targeting weakies are releasing the fish due to the condition of the stock.

John C. from Stone harbor caught 5 kingfish from the beach yesterday. The water temperaturewas 74 degrees at high tide, water clarity was an 8 with 10 being the clearest water.

Update: guided weakfish trips available for 2015 season

The weakfish (sea trout) are the most prized fish here in Cape May county, NJ. The excitement and thrill of catching a tide runner weakfish is what saltwater fishing is all about !

Mako Shark fishing tips

A few basics to pay attention to when fishing for Mako sharks:
1) do not leave the dock without a Roffer's' report. I get one even though I have up to date reports from commercial fishermen. If you are fishing with a captain that does not know what a Roffer's report is chances are you are only going for a boat ride!
2) If you are going to compete in the tournaments invest in a Mako magnet they work! I have seen sharks, tuna and blues come right up and put their nose on the thing.
3) Makos return to the same wreaks and edges ever year, seek out information as to what areas hold makos when the conditions are right.
4) a crew with a plan. Every crew member should know how to leader a mako, gaff, shoot and run the boat.
5) the first boat on the structure has a significant advantage. Leave early and run hard!
6) stay on the structure! not almost on it !
7) make sure your bait is alive and your chum is fresh.